Reba McEntire’s boyfriend, Anthony “Skeeter” Lasuzzo, has the seal of approval from two of her longtime friends, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn.

Reba and Skeeter have been together for about 18 months, first making their relationship public at the 2018 Grammys. Since that time, Reba has filled her Instagram page with numerous pics of her beau, from red carpets and industry events to vacations in the U.S. and trips abroad.

In a sit-down interview on The Blair Garner Show, Kix and Ronnie told Blair that they are happy Reba has found a companion after her 26-year marriage to Narvel Blackstock ended in October 2015. Skeeter, a retired geologist and avid photographer, is a “good find.”

“Skeeter’s passed the test,” said Ronnie. “He’s down to earth, he’s an outdoors guy via West Texas and now lives in Jackson Hole, [Wyoming].”

“Skeeter’s the brother of one of my oldest friend’s wives,” added Kix. “My wife’s probably more responsible [for fixing them up] than I am. He’s a great guy. They’re having fun.”

“He’s dragging her out there, taking her beyond her comfort zone in some things—you see her all wrapped up in Jackson Hole in the Tetons chasing elk around. He’s a big photographer. Skeeter’s a good find.”